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NOVEMBER2, 1970 The Gold Bug Writing an editorial about why this college should get rid of its-curfews and open house rules Is like trying to explain away vestigal remains. One always gets to the point that they are ancient, of ~o function and could be cut out. but then the arguments all seem too trite and simplistic. The most important thing to remember about college housing rules is that they are made for the mass and not the individual. And this is the rub. The easiest way to step on somebody's toes is to have a rule. But many people feel rules are a necessity for living together. Perhaps some rules are needed, but the fewer the better in the area of governing how one lives. The individual is often his own best guide. There is no satisfaction in getting in by twelve o'clock because it is commanded. There is satisfaction in setting and observing ones own curfew. . The worst thing about rules is they are too often unnatural. This is especially the case with curfews. Each individual must learn to govern his own life. Whether one dissipates it in carousing or in staying locked in one's room studying-oil's a personal choice. Whether one makes good in the phy_sicslab or makes good drinking downtown-It's a personal choice. The best way to learn responsibility for one's self is to assume it. Self responsibility should extend to cover the decision about how late one gets ------- oneself to bed. The Hill always gives the impression of being the perfect place to build an ivory tower. In many w~ys the ivory tower exi,s, but the walls are beginning to crumble. There are at least four organizations that attempt to reach out into the wider community of the world. Student Opportunities Service has sent projects as '/Ire you ki""i"S? Andfd' ~,..,nct'~"#I 'mule far as the Philippines in an attempt to help our fellow citizens. HINGE is hard at work here III the ch(J"v"n"~f-'? " community tutoring underprivileged children who are doing poorly in school. Ther i.sgood support f?r Project HOPE. classes did One of the sociology Lettersto theeditor-- much of the initial research III the county and students have helped with the recon- several ,_ struction of the Union Street house. Mrs. Elwell (soc. dept.) is helping set up Open Line-a tele~hone To The Editor' To the Editor: service which offers a good listener and advice to the person who may. need it. Students will man the An Open Letter to the Reverend Mr. Johnson The chapel services this year at Western phones. Project FIrst Down, organized by Lynn Reverend Sir: Maryland were created from a need to ~hange the Coleman, has done much in support of the In the last issue of the Goldbug you had the services conducted last year; a need to find a fresh, Maryland School for the Deaf. . timerity to suggest that our respected institution different form of worship. However, we feel that The latest example in the Hill's ability to reachis mightbe in your words, a "slum landlord." What .we feel that this new mode of religious expression, the collection taken up for the Coon Branch an appaJling thought! It certainly cannot slip by although certainly different, is not fully satisf~ing without a reply of some kind. I raise the question, our spiritual needs and desire to woeship God 10 a Mountain School where Don and Ellen Elmes are The week-long teaching. campaign coll~cted therefore, as to whether such a charge is even fellowship of believers $509.75 for the school. The S.O.S. is sending a within the realm of human conceivability. library. Response from all groups was generally For the benefit of your own enlightenment, let me The contemporary readings often used in the good. The worst group was the faculty. quote from the latest issue of our college catalogue, services arc effective in expressing the problems of The proposal was brought forward in AAUP that where the philosophy of our pedagogy is-clearly set today's society: materialism prejudice, war, fourth At Western Maryland Cllege, It says, oovertv. and Individual isolation. But we believe everyone throw in a dollar to the school. It was "students can acquire a comprehension of that not enough has been affirmed about the ~~n~~lft~~~r oO::;:~~~~i~~:~u~~c:e~;t~~t~~~e~?~~1 humanity in terms of social environment and solution of these problems. namely. the salvation. Coon Branch Mountain evade the laws of W~st natural law. They are taught to search for the basic faith and power that God has given to us through Virginia. The (acuity gave $26--fifteen of which issues of any specific problem or conflic~ and, His Son Jesus Christ. And these truths- which can discover what human values are involved. Liberal heal the world arc found in only one book: the came from two men Perhaps there are political overtones involved in education attempts to inspire that range of interest. Bible. In the church service in which the the giving of money. but ~hat reason can be an depth of appreciation, and facilit.y of thought and congregation seeks to communicate with God artful dodge. Too much strict construction a strait acuon needed for effective living in a democratic through worship and prayer. and receive His an- society." swer through His Word. emphasis should be placed jacket may prove to be. There's more: "The program at Western on Scripture. because through it God gives us the THE GOLD BUG Maryland is aimed at fostering an enlightened and Key to better life. responsible citizen -- enlightened in the sense of 1;1 several of the services. the congregation was Published hi-weekly, except during vacations and understanding rather than merely possessin~ a asked to meditate on their relationships with exams. by and for the students of Western Maryland fund of facts, and responsible to the degree of being others. In one parti~ular instance. they were ask~d College. involved personally in what engages the mind to consider an imagmary ball of fire existing within STAFF The College encourages students to develop a sense each of them and how it could radiate warmth and Michael Shultz of aesthetic and spiritual values and to feel inspired improve their relations with their fellow men. B'ut Editor in Chief Richard Anderson Au()ciateEditor to create." (p-age 7,1970-71 Ctalogue) as SI. Paul said in Galations: "But the Spirit Business Manage. Cathy Sheltz. Surely you can see that the ramifications ~f this produces love. joy. peace. patience, kindness, AdvettisingManagers Lee SchwaJtz philosophy proscribe the possibility of this in- goodness. faithfulness. humility. and self control." Mary Rutledge stitution's practices being anything approaching These gifts cannot be found by mystical self- Typing Editor Lynn Tarbutton your epithet. Surely you must see our '.'aesthetic revelation. but by prayer and meditation upon Chris Bothe. Joel K.hm. Dave Korbonlt" Tim Smith. car ... and spiritual values" which, though invisible to the God's Word. For He bestows them upon us, not by ~~R¥:i~:~~.~~ts~I~Y~£;~~~!:;:§!~~ff;~1j~l: naked eye, are behind and beyond whatever ap- our own efforts to gain them for ourselves. but by pears on streets adjacent to the campus. our faith in Him. I trust, my dear Reverend, that you will un- We also feel that much of what is presented in William CUMI .. ,Jim Sollers. Roy Skilu derstand our position. As a community of scholars chapel and the attitude in which it is given is more and educators we operate upon values and prin- appropriate for a discussion group than a church Address all matt to: ciples universally recognized as conspicuous .. As service. The main purpose of the church service is Box 352 for our conduct as an institution, does not such high- to worship God, to praise Him for His mercies and Western Maryland College mindedness entail, with compelling necessity, love, and to feel a unity of joy among believers Westminster, Maryland, 21157 nothing but dedicated and sincere activity'? How through the presence of His Holy Spirit. can our practice be otherwise'? But you, sir, would Enter.d ~I _ond clall matter.t the POlt Offlc., W,"tmlnster make hypocrites of us all! We do not agree that a person can only find God M.ryland, 21157. Second CIU. pOlIu,e paid at W.. tmln.ter. Sincerely yours, in his brother, as many today have implied with SUBSCRIPTION-$5.00 yearly. Robert H. Hartman [continued on page 13)